Indigenous Worlds: Cosmovision

Today was the first day a student had the opportunity to be the leader of the day. I was given the honor to be the first student in Global Gimpse to be the leader of the day. Today we got the once in a life time chance to see the indigenous people who live in Ecuador. Looking from the top of the mountain, I felt powerful. Everything seemed so small and the view of higher mountains in the distance was phenomenal. You can see the snow on top of certain moutains in the distance from where we were. At over 10,000 feet, today was the highest altitude we’ve experienced so far. Everyone definately felt the cold winds and hot beaming sun while touring around the sacred grounds.

I personally got to see and experience how the Puruha people (the indigenous people we met today) cleanse bad energy. It was surely an unforgetable moment mainly because the shaman (the man performing the cleansing) had to spit some sort of liquid on us. Not only that, he took an egg and rubbed it around my body; then he cracked the egg into a glass of water. He also brushed me with branches that he blessed with a special oil. After the cleanse we had a tour of the area. During the tour some students had the opportunity to pick up some guinea pigs from a hole. In Ecuador the guinea pig is part of a dish they eat called cuy.

After coming back from the indigenous trip dancers came and taught us how to dance traditional dances from Ecuador. It was very exhausting to do. Trying to keep up with the dance cordinator was difficult. She moved her left foot back while most of us did the exact opposite. In the end, we had a blast from the dances they had taught us, even though we didn’t master them. The dances strengthened the bond that keeps growing every single day between the students.

Before I end this blog I would like to shout out my mom. I love you and miss you. Daniel Jimenez asked me to shout him out to his mom; so if you’re reading this, just know that he loves you and misses you also. The same goes to everyone else’s parents. Don’t worry parents: we are doing great and we will call you on Friday. Now it is the end of my reign as leader of the day. It was an awesome day and hope for more to come. Adios and good night.

Sincerely,

Randy Morales

11 Comments

Fawziah Qadir
on July 29, 2015 at 7:47 pm

Kudos to you Randy on being the first leader, way to show courage! I hope someone recorded the video of you guys dancing! I want to learn it when you get back to New York! Thank you for sharing your experience!

Big love to all the glimpsers, Heather, Patrick, Fernanda and Hector!!

I love you too and i Miss you a lot but im so proud of you i see your having a wonderful experience hope you come back home with a stronger heart mind and soul..love the chaman part i know you thought about meQue Dios te cuide y te proteja y todos los k estan contigo..love you…Mom

Wow, what a spiritual moment. I hope you are all able to absorb every moment and be open to allowing this experience to change you. Danny I love you and miss you but am super proud of you. Please try to call me in the evening on Friday when I am home. Take care and remember to let your light shine wherever you go! God Bless all of you!! HAVE FUN!!!

Cookie says miiioooouuuu she miss you too but she’s sleeping with me..she only cry for yoy the first day now shes waiting for you to bring her a toy from Ecuador…
Love you papi take care of yourself please i think of you every moment im so proud of you

Hey Randy, Great Job! I know it takes a lot of courage to be the first group leader, but you did not disappoint, well done Sir!! Now it should be easy for the rest of the group to follow Big shout out to team leaders Patrick & Heather, you guys are the best. Yow Habeeb, wazz up?

I just love to read this time after time im so proud of you,i love you and i miss you.
I know you gonna use this against me but that’s ok you can do it only for a week..
Good nite amor que Dios te proteja…